Good news for my cams

Post by **pkananen** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:17 pm

Saxman wrote:Is there any data either way on the damage long drops or certain impact forces inflict on gear?

http://www.bdel.com/faqs.php

Q. Is it okay to use carabiners that have been dropped?
A. Unfortunately, the only way to know if â€œdroppedâ€

Post by **Saxman** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:14 pm

pkananen wrote: The trouble with dropped gear is that you never really know unless you either test it to destruction or get it x-rayed. Since neither option is especially practical, I recommend retiring any piece of equipment that was dropped and that you have the least bit of doubt about. Gear Guy has spoken!

I guess Gear Guy doesn't know any medical personnel.

Post by **Myke Dronez** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:12 pm

Are there documented incidents where this type of failure has led to serious injury or death? You guys make me afraid to drive down the street- I've known more than a few folks that met their demise behind the wheel.

Post by **ynp1** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:17 pm

i always trash the biners that take big rides, but i think the cams will be okay for the most part.

Post by **Andrew** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:35 pm

I took a 45 footer on my new rope today, it probably has a hairline fraction now. I think I will retire it.

Post by **Saxman** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:22 am

"Hairline Fraction" would be a good name for a route.